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• Idaho Lawmakers Propose Bill to Limit Pesticide Exposure Injury Lawsuits in that State

  February 8, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  Legislators in Idaho have introduced a new bill which would shield manufacturers from lawsuits by citizens who have suffered cancer and other pesticide exposure injuries.

• Seresto Pet Collar Settlement Reached for Lawsuits Over Toxic Pesticides That Sickened Dogs, Cats

  January 31, 2024

  Katherine McDaniel

  A $15 million Seresto pet collar settlement has been reached to compensate consumers whose pets suffered from life-threatening or fatal health problems linked to pesticide exposure.

• Court Ruling Allows EPA to Proceed with Chlorpyrifos Ban

  October 23, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that the EPA can continue with a chlorpyrifos ban, even while industry lawsuits seek to overturn the agency's decision.

• Raid, Ortho and Other Common Pesticides May Be Linked to Neurodevelopmental Disorder Risks: Study

  May 9, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  Researchers say the findings of a recent mouse study suggest a causal connection between household insecticides and an increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders like autism.

• Hartz Pet Collar Recall May Be Required After EPA Finds “Unacceptable Risk” for Children

  October 18, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  The EPA is considering banning six types of Hartz flea and tick collars which use a pesticide linked to developmental problems in children.

• Thyroid Cancer Risk Linked to Paraquat, Roundup and Other Pesticides: Study

  September 30, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study warns that a third of pesticides may increase thyroid cancer risks through residential use.

• FDA Report Finds Pesticide Levels Higher in Imported Food Than in Domestic

  August 18, 2022

  Martha Garcia

  The FDA has released a new report on the amount of pesticide found in our foods, indicating a higher risk of exposure from imported food products.

• Seresto Pet Collar Recall Urged by U.S. Lawmakers Over Risks to Animals and Owners

  June 27, 2022

  Russell Maas

  Lawmakers in Congress are now calling for a Seresto Flea and Tick Collar recall, saying they are linked to more pet deaths and major incidents than any other pet product.

• Pet Flea Collar Chemical Safety Must Be Reexamined by EPA: Court

  April 22, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal court has ordered the EPA to re-evaluate a petition calling for a ban of certain chemicals commonly used in pet flea and tick collars.

• Study Finds Toxic Chemicals In Hydrofracking Wastewater

  February 23, 2022

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns of dangerous chemicals found in wastewater releases from hydraulic fracturing which can include lead, atrazine and uranium.